Heidenheim an der Brenz Things to Do

situated in front of the Elmar-Doch-Haus in the town center (pedestrian area). A legend says that a female citizien of Heidenheim want to cook her husband "Knöpfle" (which is a speciality of Heidenheim). On the way she fall down, the basket and the knöpfle were lied on the road. The woman collected them and washed them in the "Brenz" river. Then...

The civil tower (or "Türmle" in swab) was constructed in 1400 and it is one of the last towers of the old municipal wall. Originally there were 4 towers. Today it contents a gallery of the local art society.

This magnificant castle stands above the town. The first part of the castle of built at the beginning of the 12th century. In the "Rittersaal" (knight room), the opera festival of Heidenheim is held each year.In 1530 the castle burnt down. It was reconstructed in the middle of the 16th century.Between 1595 and 1611 there was built Schloss...

The Michaelskirche (St. Michael´s Church) is a protestant church. Originally it was a roman chapel (1210-20). She was reconstructed and expanded between 1621 and 1622. The architect was Heinrich Schickhardt.The parsonage is located next to the church. It was built in 1771.

Heidenheim an der Brenz Restaurants

It is located in the St. Pöltener Strasse, but I didn´t know the correct adress. So will ask Klaus and post it then.

Favorite Dish:
You should try "Knöpfle", which is a special dish of Heidenheim. There exists a stalt and sweet version. You can try the version you like or both... They are "Knödel" or "Klösse" (does anyone know an english word for that??) served which much sauce. But delicious.

Take the time to make a walk around the town centre, like on the area map. The walk begins in front of the tourist information in the pedestrian area. For more info please contact:Tourist InformationElmar-Doch-HausHauptstrasse 34D-89522 Heidenheim a.d. BrenzPhone: +49 (0) 7321/327-340Facsimile: +49 (0) 7321/327-687
I really liked the old framework...

This is the Schloss, or castle, in my home town of Heidenheim. This is a small town that is located off of A7, just north of Ulm. Ulm is located about half-way between Munich and Stuttgart in Southern...